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4.1sI know that some of you are upset about the area code change,
3.04sespecially those of you covered with dynamite.
5.37sFirst, let me reassure you your fears are groundless and your complaints moronic.
0.42sThat's good.
2.07sThis film will explain everything to you...
2.14sin words that you can understand.
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4.04sHi. I'm Phoney McRingring, mascot and president of the telephone company.
3.37sI'm here to explain why the convenience of one area code in...
2sYour town.
3.14shas been replaced by the convenience of two area codes.
1.77sUh, I have a question, Phoney.
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3.15sIt's a movie, Dad. Quiet, honey. Daddy's asking the man a question.
2.89sYou're probably thinking, "Sure, more area codes are great,
2.94s"and I don't mind paying the extra hidden fees,
2.55sbut how will I remember all those numbers?"
1.85sWhoa!
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